Mike Thaler’s List of Works

 1961 Magic Boy written & illustrated by Mike Thaler

1962 Clown’s Smile written & illustrated by Mike Thaler

1963 Kings Flower written & illustrated by Mike Thaler

1963 Penny Pencil written & illustrated by Mike Thaler

1964 Moonboy written & illustrated by Mike Thaler

1966 The Classic Cartoons Anthology by Mike Thaler & William Cole

1966 Prince and the Seven Moons by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Ursula Arndt

1967 Rainbow by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Donald Leake

1971 My Little Friend by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Arnie Levin

1971 Smiling Book by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Arnie Levin

1971 The Staff by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Joseph Schindelman

1974 How Far Can a Rubber Band Stretch? by Mike Thaler,
         illustrated by Jerry Joyner

1974 Magic Letter Riddles written & illustrated by Mike Thaler

1975 Riddle Riot written & illustrated by Mike Thaler

1975 What Can a Hippopotamus Be? by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Robert Grossman

1975 Wuzzles written & illustrated by Mike Thaler

1976 Funny Bones written & illustrated by Mike Thaler

1976 Soup with Quackers written & illustrated by Mike Thaler

1976 The Square Bear written by William Cole, illustrated by Mike Thaler

1976 Very Silly Puzzles written & illustrated by Mike Thaler

1977 Never Tickle a Turtle written & illustrated by Mike Thaler

1977 There’s a Hippopotamus Under My Bed by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Ray Cruz

1978 Chocolate Marshmellowphant Sundae written & illustrated by Mike Thaler

1978 Do you Give up? written by William Cole, illustrated by Mike Thaler

1978 Knock Knocks, Most Ever written by William Cole, illustrated by Mike Thaler

1978 Madge’s Magic Show by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Carol Nicklaus

1978 What’s up Duck written & illustrated by Mike Thaler

1979 Backwords written by William Cole, illustrated by Mike Thaler

1979 Grin and Bear It written & illustrated by Mike Thaler

1979 Nose Knows written & illustrated by Mike Thaler

1979 Picture Riddles written & illustrated by Mike Thaler

1979 Screamers written & illustrated by Mike Thaler

1979 Steer Wars written & illustrated by Mike Thaler

1979 Toucans on Two Cans written & illustrated by Mike Thaler

1979 Unicorns on the Cob written & illustrated by Mike Thaler

1980 Complete Cootie Book written & illustrated by Mike Thaler

1980 Moose is Loose by Mike Thaler, illustrated Toni Goffe

1980 My Puppy written by Mike Thaler, Illustrated Madeleine Fishman

1980 Yellow Brick Toad written & illustrated by Mike Thaler

1981 A Hippo Ate the Teacher written by Mike Thaler, Illustrated Jared Lee

1981 Moonkey by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Giulio Maestro

1981 Oinkers Away written by William Cole, illustrated by Mike Thaler

1982 Catzilla written & illustrated by Mike Thaler

1982 Monster Knock Knocks Co-written by William Cole & Mike Thaler, illustrated by Mike Thaler

1982 Moon and the Balloon by Mike Thaler, illustrated Madeleine Fishman

1982 Owly by Mike Thaler, illustrated by David Wiesner

1982 Pacman Riddle and Joke Book written & illustrated by Mike Thaler

1982 Paws written & illustrated by Mike Thaler

1982 Scared Silly written & illustrated by Mike Thaler

1982 Story Puzzles written & illustrated by Mike Thaler 

1983 Its Me, Hippo! by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Maxie Chambliss

1983 Stuffed Feet written & illustrated by Mike Thaler

1984 Come and Play Hippo by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Maxie Chambliss

1985 Cream of Creature From the School Cafeteria by Mike Thaler, illustrated Jared Lee

1985 Funny Side Up written & illustrated by Mike Thaler

1985 Montgomery Moose’s Favorite Riddles by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Neal Mcpheeters

1985 Record: Riddle King tells his favorite Riddles written & illustrated by Mike Thaler

1986 Clowns Smile re-illustrated by Mike Thaler,& illustrated Tracey Cameron

1986 Hippo Lemonade by Mike Thaler illustrated by Maxie Chambliss

1986 King Kong’s Underwear written & illustrated by Mike Thaler

1986 Upside Down Day by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee

1987 Hink Pink Monsters by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Fred Winkowski

1987 Mr. Banana Head at Home written & illustrated by Mike Thaler

1987 Riddle King’s Giant book of Jokes, Riddles & Activities written/illustrated by Mike Thaler

1987 Riddle King’s Jumbo book of Jokes Riddles & Activities written & illustrated by Mike Thaler

1987 Riddle King’s Super book of Jokes Riddles & Activities written & illustrated by Mike Thaler

1987 Software: Minescape Riddle Magic by Mike Thaler, software design Janet Pullen

1988 In the Middle of the Puddle by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Bruce Degen

1988 Pack 109 by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Normand Chartier

1989 Teacher from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee

1989 Frankensteins Pantyhose written and illustrated by Mike Thaler

1989 Riddle King’s Camp Riddles by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Paul Harvey

1989 Riddle King’s Food Riddles by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Paul Harvey

1989 Riddle King’s Pet Riddles by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Paul Harvey

1989 Riddle King’s School Riddles by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Paul Harvey

1989 You Don’t Scare Me by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Maxie Chambliss

1990 Mole’s New Cap by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Maxie Chambliss

1990 Phonics Riddles: Fabulous,T guide level B by Mike Thaler, illustrated by John K. Crum

1990 Phonics Riddles: Fabulous Level B Book 1 by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Bill Ogden

1990 Phonics Riddles: Fabulous Level B Book 2 by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Bill Ogden

1990 Phonics Riddles: Fabulous Level B Book 3 by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Bill Ogden

1990 Phonics Riddles: Fabulous Level B Book 4 by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Bill Ogden

1990 Phonics Riddles: Fantastic Level A Book 1 by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jerry Smath

1990 Phonics Riddles: Fantastic Level A Book 2 by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jerry Smath

1990 Phonics Riddles: Fantastic Level A Book 3 by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jerry Smath

1990 Phonics Riddles: Fantastic Level A Book 4 by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jerry Smath

1990 Phonics Riddles: Fantastic-T. Guide level A by Mike Thaler, illustrated by John K Crum

1990 Phonics Riddles: Phenomenal Book 1 by Mike Thaler, illustrated John Dearstyne

1990 Phonics Riddles: Phenomenal Book 2 by Mike Thaler, illustrated by John Dearstyne

1990 Phonics Riddles: Phenomenal Book 3 by Mike Thaler, illustrated by John Dearstyne

1990 Phonics Riddles: Phenomenal Book 4 by Mike Thaler, illustrated by John Dearstyne

 

1991 Seven Little Hippos by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jerry Smath

1992 Owly Japanese edition by Mike Thaler, illustrated by David Wieser

1993 Principal from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee

1993 Bully Brothers Trick the Tooth Fairy by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee

1993 Bully Brothers: Goblin Halloween by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee

1993 Cannon the Librarian by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee 0

1993 Cassette: Little Riddle Rhymers Mike Thaler, sung by Steve Charney

1994 Gym Teacher from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee

1994 Camp Rotten Time by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee

1994 Colossal Fossil by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Rick Brown

1994 Earth Mirth by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Rick Brown

1994 Fang the Dentist by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee

1994 Miss Yonkers Goes Bonkers by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee

1994 My Cat is Going to the Dogs by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee

1994 Never Mail an Elephant by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jerry Smath

1994 Uses For Mooses by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jerry Smath

1995 Bad Day at Monster Elementary by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee

1995 School Nurse from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee

1995 Bully Brothers: Making the Grade by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee

1995 Cassette: The Backwards Song by Mike Thaler, sung by Steve Charney

1995 The Schmo Must Go On by Mike Thaler, illustrated Jared Lee

1996 Bully Brothers: At the Beach by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee

1996 I’m Dracula Who Are You? by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee

1996 Imagine that! – 3 Billy Goats Gruff retold by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Vincent Andriani

1996 Las Tres Cabras Grunonas retold by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Vincent Andriani

1996 Love Stinks by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee

1996 Moving to Mars by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee

1996 Never Give a Fish an Umbrella by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jerry Smath

1997 Make your Beds, Bananaheads by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee

1997 Librarian from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee

1998 Cafeteria Lady from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee

1999 School Bus Driver from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee

2000 Music Teacher from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee

2000 Cinderquaker by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Dave Clegg

2000 Heaven & Mirth: Adam and the Apple Turnover by Mike Thaler, illustrated Dennis Adler

2000 Heaven & Mirth: Daniel Nice Kitty by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Dennis Adler

2000 Heaven & Mirth: David and Bubblebath-Sheba by Mike Thaler, illustrated Dennis Adler

2000 Heaven & Mirth: David God’s Rocks Star by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Dennis Adler

2000 Heaven & Mirth: Elijah by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Dennis Adler

2000 Heaven & Mirth: Moses by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Dennis Adler

2000 Heaven & Mirth: Paul by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Dennis Adler

2000 Heaven & Mirth: Prodigal Son by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Dennis Adler

2001 Custodian from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee

2001 La Maestra del Pantano Negro by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee

2001 Heaven & Mirth: John the Baptist by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Dennis Adler

2001 Little Dinosaur by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Paige Miglio

2002 Class from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee

2002 Class Trip from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee

2002 Action Heroes of the Bible: The Sermonators by Mike Thaler, illustrated Dennis Adler

2002 Heroines of the Bible; God’s Fair Ladies by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Dennis Adler

2002 Prophets of the Bible; God’s Anchormen by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Dennis Adler

2002 Imagination Biography written Mike Thaler, photo’s by Sherry Shahan

2003 Class Pet from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee

2003 Art Teacher from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee

2003 Class Election from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee

2003 Talent Show from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee

2004 Bully from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee

2004 New Kid from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee

2004 Halloween Party from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee

2004 Science Fair from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee

2005 Black Lagoon Favorites by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee

2005 Dentist from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee

2005 Substitute Teacher from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee

2005 Field Day from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee

2005 School Carnival from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee

2006 Pig Little by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Paige Miglio

2006 Black Lagoon Adventures Books 1-7 by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee

2006 Book Fair from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee

2006 School Secretary from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee

2006 Book Fair from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee

2006 Christmas Party from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee

2006 Valentines Day from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee

2007 Computer Teacher from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee

2007 School Riddles from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee

2007 Vice Principal from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee

2007 Little League Team from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee

 

2008 Teacher from Black Lagoon: Korean Edition by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee, Translation Bomulchange Publishing

2008 April Fool’s Day from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee

2008 Back to School Fright from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee

2008 Snow Day from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee

2008 The New Year’s Eve Sleepover from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee

2009 Back Pew: Walking the Plank To The Baptism Tank by Mike Thaler, illustrated Jared Lee

2009 Back Pew: Church Summer Cramp by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee

2009 Back Pew: Preacher Creature by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee

2009 Back Pew: Easter Egg Haunt by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee

2009 Back Pew: Mission Trip Impossible by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee

2009 Spring Dance from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee

2009 Thanksgiving Day from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee

2010 Back Pew: Church Harvest Mess-tival by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee

2010 Back Pew: In the Big Inning Bible Riddles by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee

2010 Back Pew: The Three Wise Guys by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee

2010 Back Pew:Vacation Bible Snooze by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee

2010 Author Visit from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee

2010 Book Report from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee

2010 Slimy Science Kit by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee

2010 Summer Vacation from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler, illustrated Jared Lee

2011 A Hippo Ate the Teacher: New edition by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee

2011 School Play from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee

2011 St. Patrick’s Day from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee

2012 100th Day of School from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler, illustrated Jared Lee

2012 Class Picture Day from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee

2012 Earth Day from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee

2012 Meatloaf Monster from the School Cafeteria by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee

2013 Big Game from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee

2013 Friday the 13th from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee

2013 Summer Camp from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee

2014 Sticker Book from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee

2014 Amusement Park from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee

2014 School from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee

2015 Black Lagoon Special: Hubie Cool: Super Spy by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee

2015 Groundhog Day from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee

2015 Reading Challenge from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee

2015 Secret Santa from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee

2015 Trick or Treat from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee

2015 Owly: Chinese edition by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Qu Wei

2016 Black Lagoon Hubie Cool: Vampire Hunter by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee

2016 Pool Party from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee

2017 Black Lagoon Special: Hubie Cool: Super Hero by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee

2017 The New Puppy from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee

2018 Spring Break from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of beloved children’s author, Mike Thaler.  Please feel free to leave a message directly on the funeral website. In lieu of flowers please make a donation in his name here.